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Rescue sector organisations Several organisations support and complement the work of the authorities within the sphere of the rescue services. These organisations play important roles in areas such as accident prevention, increasing public awarene...

24.2.2026 | The application period for the Bachelor of Rescue Services Degree Programme starting in August 2026 is from 23 February to 27 March (The education is in Finnish).

Rescue services Accident prevention, rescue operations, preparedness and civil defence form a coherent system in Finland that covers all types of incidents from daily accidents to major disasters. The Ministry of the Interior guides and directs em...

Communications guidelines for rescue services in 2024–2026 These guidelines for communications in rescue services are intended as a common base that can be supplemented by the organisations' own communications plans. Tasks and objectives of commun...

Ministry of the Interior Department for Rescue Services The Department for Rescue Services directs and oversees rescue services. The Department is led by Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Rescue Services. The Ministry of the Interior forms part...

Helsinki City Rescue Department About us Read more about the Helsinki City Rescue Department. Duty and organisation We work for the safety of the capital of Finland and its residents and visitors. Administration and decision-making Rescue services...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Duty and organisation We work for the safety of the capital of Finland and its residents and visitors. We work for the safety of the capital of Finland and its residents and visitors. We assess the city’s accident r...

Become a volunteer Volunteer organisations and associations play a very important role in rescue departments’ daily work, helping rescue departments perform their basic tasks and achieve their objectives. Vital societal functions are secured in co...

Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso Research and development activities Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso is actively involved in research and development activities in the area. Research and Development activities The Kymenlaakso Rescue Department is...

Education and training The Emergency Services Academy based in Kuopio organises vocational education and training as well as in-service training for rescue service and Emergency Response Centre personnel and preparedness training. The Emergency Se...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Administration and decision-making Rescue services are part of the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative sector and national steering. Rescue services are part of the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative se...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Civil defence in Helsinki Civil defence is a humanitarian activity aimed at protecting the population and securing society’s ability to function in emergency conditions. Civil defence is a humanitarian activity that...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Civil defence shelters in Helsinki A civil defence shelter is a space or building that protects people from explosions and splinter effects, building collapses, shock waves and hazardous substances and radiation. A ...

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Safety campaigns National campaigns by the rescue services develop safety skills. Campaigns Improve People's Safety Skills The primary responsibility for preventing accidents and ensuring one’s own safety and that of the surrounding environment li...

9.3.2026 | The Helsinki Rescue School broke its own applicant record this year with a total of 330 applications submitted by the deadline.

3.2.2026 | As part of the European Union, Finland bears its share of responsibility for the impacts of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. Public authorities alone cannot respond to the extensive need for aid; instead, assistance must be provided through broader cooperation. The Ministry of the Interior coordinates the provision of civilian material assistance to Ukraine through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism. 

4.12.2025 | According to the latest Helsinki Safety Survey, only about a fifth of Helsinki residents are prepared in accordance with the national 72-hour recommendation.

8.12.2025 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) have agreed to deepen cooperation across different sectors. The cooperation emphasises support for Ukraine's international civil defence coalition.